Quartz
metronome helpNot
sure which model you need? There are many models to pick
from and it depends what you are using the metronome for. If you need
a metronome for music purposes, any model will work well, but
there are some with more features than others. Below are a few tips to
help you choose a model.

Matrix manufactures a very dependable metronome at a good price. The
Mr 500 is one of the best buys as it has a loud click
and is very simple to operate, includes a led light & an earphone. The Mr
600 metronome is one of the loudest models with a volume
control, 6 lights that swing like a pendulum, beat accenting, and
great tuning features- includes earphone. The
Mr 550 is a digital metronome with an lcd display. This
model also has loud volume and is our least
expensive metronome with volume control, accenting features, tone
generation, and includes an earphone.

The keywound metronomes with a swinging pendulum
let you see the motion of the beat. The bell models will also accent
the first beat with a bell sound. The keywound models give the most
natural sound of all the metronomes and are very pleasing to the ear.
The Taktell Mini is a great metronome for portability, but the sound
is louder on the Taktell Piccolo or Standard Models. Using the
keywound models is simple and with winding the key about 8 -12 times
the sound should last from 20 to 30 minutes. The plastic standard
models are identical to the standard wood model... except for the case
which is wood. The wood is made from a composite wood and then
finished with walnut, mahogany, or black finishes.

Quartz and keywound models are a little easier to
use than digital models, as you can dial the tempo quickly with a
quartz model - a digital model requires pressing a button
till you get to the tempo. - Look at Matrix,
Seiko and the Wittner
Mt70 for great quartz
models at a low price.

Digital Metronomes have many features and will
increment the the tempo by one beat at a time. With a digital
metronome you can obtan the tempos 60,61,63,64... etc. Quartz and
keywound models use musical tempos to determine the increments.

Seiko
Metronomes are probably one of the oldest manufacturers of quartz
metronomes. Their quality is very high and hold up very well. A very
good beginner to intermediate metronome is the
Seiko SQ50v The Sq 50 has a loud volume with the option of
two different tones. The Seiko SQ 50v
Metronome
comes with battery and earphone. The best clip on metronome for music, golf,
exercise, dog training, therapy, running, etc is the Seiko
Dm50 - clip on. The Sq100-77 and Sq 100-88 are
no longer available... the closest model to this model is the Wittner
MT70 offering advanced sub divisions of the beat.